By MAK KUM SHIEvents, research and education are key drivers for industry progress.Rehda Institute chairman Datuk Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip.THE empowerment of professionals and stakeholders is crucial for driving progress in the real estate industry.In Rehda Institute’s case, its three pillars on...

By CAITLYN NG LI YUIN The allure of Putrajaya Wetlands will now be within reach of those who choose to make their home in Precinct 12, the latest gem from Putrajaya Holdings.Precinct 12 is located near to the Putrajaya Wetlands, a lush wonderland that is home to various flora and fauna.PUTRAJAYA...

Is the developer being blacklisted by the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government (KPKT)?Buying a house can be a lifetime commitment or a major investment, either way it is not a decision to be taken lightly.While there are many factors to consider when deciding when or where to...

BY JESSIE LIMKL Eco City is a mixed development, spanning across 10ha.DO THE words “lively”, “excitement”, “connectivity” and “integration” come to mind when you think of something “vibrant”?That’s how property developer SP Setia Bhd characterises KL Eco City’s latest...

BY KATHLEEN ANN KILIAn artist’s impression of the 1-Bukit Senyum development. — Photos: ABDUL RAHMAN EMBONG/TheStarJOHOR BARU: Set to be the tallest residential building in Southeast Asia, Astaka Padu is making good progress in its target to construct two residential towers of a staggering 65...

BY SHARIDAN M. ALIMass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations director Datuk Najmuddin Abdullah said construction works on the Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Line will begin aggressively following the ground-breaking ceremony. Sam...

BY MAK KUM SHImakks@thestar.com.myPros and cons in issuing money lending licenses to enable home financing by developers, including implementation challenges and improvements in market sentiment.As reported in StarProperty.my, there are many issues for developers and homebuyers to consider when...

Joint-effort: Najib and Ongkili (second right) witnessing the exchange of documents between Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang (left) and Kelantan Public Works, Infrastructure, Utilities and Information Technology Committee chairman Datuk Hanifa...

BY YVONNE T. NATHANNajmuddin briefing the media on the upcoming MRT Sungai Buloh -Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) line.A TOTAL of 18 interchanges will link both the upcoming MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) and Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Lines with other rail networks.The interchanges will connect...

BY WANI MUTHIAHTANJONG KARANG: Tan Sri Noh Omar says he will abide by whatever decision the Cabinet makes on the plan to allow housing developers to give loans to potential house buyers.The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister is set to explain the proposal to Cabinet later...